Serena Williams named WTA Player Of Year

Updated: 2013-11-25 10:52

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WASHINGTON - World No 1 female tennis player Serena Williams was named WTA Player Of The Year on Friday.

The 32-year-old star won 78 out of her 82 matches, getting 11 titles including the US Open and the French Open in the 2013 season.

She became the oldest world No 1 in WTA history.

It was the fifth time for Williams to be named the WTA Player Of The Year. She had received the honor in 2002, 2008, 2009 and 2012.

Serena Williams named WTA Player Of Year

Serena Williams of the US celebrates after her victory against Li Na of China after their WTA tennis championships final match in Istanbul, Oct 27, 2013. [Photo/Agencies]

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